Gangkar Puensum Trek

This itinerary offers a combination of culture and trekking in Bhutan. The tour starts from pristine Paro valley to the capital city, Thimphu followed by drive to central Bhutan. Trekking will take you through the northern regions of Bumthang and will bring you to the foot of the majestic Mt. Gangkar Puensum, Bhutans highest unclimbed mountain. (Alt: 24,735 feet / 7,541m) Bhutanese believe that mountains are sacred and therefore climbing is not allowed.

This exhilarating 10 days trek passes through forests of conifers and Rhododendron and up over High Mountain Passes festooned with Buddhist prayer flags. En route you will witness the best of Bhutans Himalayan grandeur, meet the farmers and yak herding families of the highlands, and admire the way this tiny independent kingdom has so successfully preserved its environment and thriving Buddhist culture. The trek begins on an old footpath to Tibet making a loop via Thole-la pass at altitude of 15,520ft/4,732mts.